All bodies belong series

All photos taken by Heidi Eiffert at Studio U Photography

All Bodies Belong in Yoga Class

All Bodies deserve respect

All Bodies Belong
A small art project for the greater good of the yoga world and acceptance of all within it. All Bodies Belong and it is a photo collection of people in yoga poses.

More specifically, it’s a series of fun photo shoots, Yoga photographs and stories showcasing real, everyday bodies, and the stories they tell. The images highlight all different shapes, skin colors, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, looks. Doesn’t seem like groundbreaking work, huh? Yeah, it shouldn’t be.

It’s a small step in the right direction. I want everyone to see all different types of bodies represented when researching yoga. If you Google Image Search yoga or a specific yoga pose, a barrage of images featuring thin, white women come up. Most ads and magazine present the same image. This creates a barrier to yoga for everyone else. Seeing all bodies represented when pertaining to yoga and hearing stories about other bodies experiences with yoga helps support us all on our path to health. Improving how we feel about our body, “in" our body. Accepting our bodies, others' bodies, and celebrating them all. I want these images to help encourage a more diverse community of yogis around here. I want you to participate in creating this, come to a photo shoot, share your story. Embrace and exhibit your body in your favorite yoga pose to inspire others.

If you know someone who would be a good candidate for this project please invite them to take a look!

There is a storytelling piece to this project. Please share a story with us!

The photo exhibit (and maybe someday book) will be accompanied with stories. The stories will be scattered throughout, some handwritten, some typed on a typewriter or computer. The stories tell tales of barriers overcome, hard truths, liberating feelings, shame released, shit they’re still working on, wisdom, inspiration, something you want to get off your chest, etc. Try to keep the story about your body, body image, yoga practice, how yoga helped you, healing, etc. You can write your story now and email it to me. We will help edit and flesh out if you want or need assistance in telling your story.

Email us at: breathingroomyogacr.gmail.com

Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/all-bodies-belong

All Bodies are made to be loved.